Scholarships

We are continuing to support the 7 deserving students whom we believe will support and benefit their community and their country. We are not supporting any new scholarship students since our project agreement ended in June 2013.

Two university students are studying teaching, English, and information technology.

Four deaf students are now studying for their second year at the Government Deaf Schools in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. One blind student is attending the Government Blind School in Vientiane for his first year.

Attending Lao National University. Best Secondary School grades in the District. University Admission by the Lao Government, $800/year

Yes

Tao Tangxai

Primary School for Deaf Children

September 1, 2010

Akha Boy, 8 years old, deaf since birth. Will return to deaf school In Luang Prabang in September for his third year there. Expenses $200/year.

Yes

Tao Joypmeue

Primary School for Deaf Children

September 1, 2010

Akha boy, 15 years old. Will return to deaf school in Luang Prabang in September this year. Expenses $200/year.

Yes

Nang Napi

Primary School for Deaf Children

September 1, 2010

Akha girl, 8 years old, deaf since birth. Will return to deaf school in Luang Prabang in September for her third year in 2013. Expenses $200/year. Thank you to Napi's anonymous donor!

Yes

Tao Tsheygo

Blind School - Vientiane

September 1, 2010

Blinded when his older brother accidentally shot him in his face. He stayed with a foster family in our village for one year where he learned Lao language and how to go to school.He has been studying at the blind school in Vientiane for two years and is excited about returning in 2013. $300/year

Yes

Tao Sengsavanth

IT and English at the National University of Laos Luang Prabang

September 1, 2012

May 31, 2016

Good Akha student who is an orphan and has no one to support his studies.

Yes

Tao Lawhu

September 1, 2012

Akha Boy, 8 years old. Just completed his first year at the deaf school in Luang Prabang. Expenses $200/year

No

Tao Koma

Secondary School - Muang Sing

September 1, 2009

December 31, 2013

From Ban Sopemai. He graduated from primary school and is attending grade 3 (2013-2014) secondary school in Muang Sing. We decided not to continue supporting this person.

No

Tao Paeng

Teaching - National University Luang Prabang

January 1, 2010

May 31, 2013

He is from our village and is supported directly by other donors.

No

Nang Midu

Teaching College - Provincial

September 1, 2005

June 30, 2008

Continuing her education in Vientiane

No

Three Children from our village

Doh Khoi Children's Development Center in Vientiane

June 1, 2006

This is the first group to learn at the center in Vientiane. They were there for a few weeks.

No

Tao Saikeo

Nursing

September 1, 2006

June 30, 2009

Recomended by District Hospital. Now working in a district health post.

No

Nang Khankeo

Nursing

September 1, 2006

June 30, 2009

Recomended by District Hospital. Now working in a district health post.

No

Three Children from our village

Don Khoi Children's Development Center in Vientiane

June 1, 2007

This is the second group that went. Stayed in Vientiane for a few weeks.

No

Tao Tuseh

Primary School for Deaf Children

September 1, 2007

June 1, 2011

Graduated from primary school at the National Deaf School, Now he is looking for work in Vientiane where he can be with his deaf friends.

No

Nang Lakeo

Teaching College - Xieng Khuang

September 1, 2007

June 1, 2012

No

Nang Chanmany

Teaching College - Xieng Khuang

September 1, 2007

June 1, 2011

She is now teaching primary school in Xieng Khuang

No

Tao Somphat

National University of Laos - Medical school

September 1, 2007

May 31, 2013

The first Akha Medical Student in Laos and Thailand. This scholarship is now directly between the student and the sponsor. Dr. Somphat graduated, worked at the Muang Sing Hospital and is now studying anesthesia in Vientiane.

No

Nang Seymeue

Primary School for Deaf Children

September 1, 2009

May 31, 2013

Akha girl, 8 years old, deaf. After completing 2 years of schooling, she was not capable of learning anymore and will not continue in school year 2013

No

Tao Santa

Primary School

September 1, 2009

From Muang Sing. Studying in Vientiane and living with a foster family. We just help with some of the transportation and logistics.

No

Nang Phouasone

Economic College - Luang Namtha

September 1, 2009

June 1, 2010

Graduated and is now working at BCEL bank in Luang Namtha

No

Tao Sawsa

Nursing

January 1, 2010

December 31, 2012

Graduated and now working at the Muang Sing District Hospital. Studying at the Nursing School in Vientiane. Recomended by District Hospital, $800/year

No

Tao Khamsone

Nursing

January 1, 2010

December 31, 2012

Graduated and now working at the Muang Sing District Hospital. Studying at the Nursing School in Vientiane. Recomended by District Hospital, $800/year

No

Nang Allysa

National University of Laos - Medicine

January 1, 2010

December 31, 2012

Studying at the medical school in Savannakhet. Recomended by Muang Sing Hospital, $800/year. She has not yet reported for work at the Muang Sing Hospital.

No

Tao Phommy

Teaching College - Luang Namtha

September 1, 2011

June 1, 2013

Supported by friends of ours living in Luang Prabang. He graduated in June 2013 and is now waiting to be assigned to a school.